When the zucchini starts piling up, most of us try to find new ways to use it. There are thousands or more recipes, both sweet and savory out there, so it’s nice when you can find something new. These Zucchini Butterscotch Bars are a great way to use up that zucchini, and are delicious, cakey, and flavorful. These bars are also quick and easy to put together.

Most sweet zucchini recipes call for shredded zucchini, but I’ve found that it’s easier for me to finely chop it in my food processor. For this recipe, you can either grate it or chop it; the result is the same. Another time, you may want to substitute different flavored chips such as chocolate, peanut butter, or white chocolate chips for the butterscotch chips.

32 Bars

1 cup melted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups grated or chopped zucchini

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9" x 13" shallow baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. Mix the melted butter and brown sugar; beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add the zucchini and stir.
3. Place a fine strainer over the mixture. Measure in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; shake through. Mix well and stir in the butterscotch chips.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool thoroughly before cutting into 32 bars.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 81
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 51% Protein 4% Carb. 45%

Nutrient Amount per Servings
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 29 mg
Sodium 126 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 2 g

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 0% Iron 4%